Case File of Max Planck
Committee on Science and the Arts
Contents of CSA #2864
1927 Franklin Medal
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- Catalog Summary
- Report
- Correspondence
- Evidential Information
- Ephemera
- Miscellaneous
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Case File Catalog Summary
Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck, a German physicist born in 1858, is best known for originating the quantum theory. The theory revolutionized humanity's understanding of atomic and subatomic processes. It is one of the fundamental theories of modern physics. His hypothesis that atoms emit and absorb energy in discreet bundles, which he called quanta, led to the development of quantum physics. For his important work he was awarded the 1927 Franklin Medal.
- REPORT
- CORRESPONDENCE
- Letter to Max Planck informing him of the Institute's decision to present him with a Medal. February 17, 1927. Page 1 (2.0M) | Page 2 (1.1M)
- Letter to International Education Board inquiring as to the possibility that they might sponsor Planck's visit to the U.S. February 17, 1927. (2.1M)
- Letter from International Education Board indicating that Dr. Rose is out of town. February 18, 1927.
- Handwritten letter from Planck. March 4, 1927. Page 1 (836k) | Page 2 (794k) | Page 3 (725k) | Page 4 (682k)
- Translation of letter from Planck. March 4, 1927. (1.6M)
- Letter from Trowbridge discussing the possibility of the International Education Board sponsoring Planck's visit to the U.S. March 3, 1927. Page 1 (1.8M) | Page 2 (1.4M)
- Letter from International Education Board detailing the circumstances under which it would be willing to pay the expenses for Planck's travel to the U.S. March 14, 1927.
- Letter to Dr. Cope, requesting his translation services for Planck's paper. March 17, 1927.
- Letter to the International Education Board informing them that Professor Planck will be unable to attend the Medal Day Ceremony. March 17, 1927.
- Letter from the International Education Board acknowledging that Professor Planck will not be able to make the journey to the Institute. March 18, 1927.
- Telegram from the German Ambassador declining the invitation to participate in the Medal Day Ceremony. March 26, 1927.
- Letter to Planck. March 18, 1927. Page 1 (2.1M) | Page 2 (1.9M)
- Letter to the German Ambassador, inviting him to participate in the Medal Day Ceremony. (1.9M)
- Letter from the German Embassy indicating that the Ambassador is out of town. March 21, 1927.
- Handwritten letter from Planck. March 29, 1927. Page 1 (717k) | Page 2 (601k)
- Translation of letter from Planck. March 29, 1927. (1.2M)
- Letter to Kiep with first invitation to participate in the Medal Day Ceremony. March 30, 1927. (1.7M)
- Handwritten letter from Planck. April 9, 1927. (765k)
- Translation of letter from Planck. April 9, 1927. (1.1M)
Letter to Dr. Kiep in appreciation of his willingness to participate in the Medal Day Ceremony. April 22, 1927.
- Letter from Dr. Kiep requesting information about the logistics for Medal Day. April 23, 1927. (1.4M)
- Letter to Dr. Kiep with instructions for the Medal Day Ceremony. April 25, 1927. (1.5M)
- Letter to Barnes with instructions for the Medal presentation. May 10, 1927. (2.1M)
- Letter from Dr. Kiep requesting more information about the Medal Day Ceremony. May 13, 1927. (1.5M)
- Telegram from Planck. (in German) May 17, 1927. (1.6M)
- Letter to Dr. Kiep thanking him for his intent to participate in the Medal Day Ceremony. May 24, 1927. (1.9M)
- Letter to Dr. Kiep thanking him for his participation in the Medal Day Ceremony. May 24, 1927. (1.8M)
- Letter to Planck telling him about the events that transpired on Medal Day. May 24, 1927. Page 1 (1.9M) | Page 2 (1.6M)
- Letter to Dr. Cope requesting translation services. May 24, 1927.
- Letter from Dr. Cope agreeing to serve as translator for Planck's paper. May 28, 1927.
- Letter to Dr. Cope expressing appreciation for his German translation services for Planck's paper. May 31, 1927.
- EVIDENTIAL INFORMATION
- Speeches and Presentations
- Committee Minutes
- Photographs
- Ephemera
MISCELLANEOUS
- Certificate February 9, 1927. (1.2M)
- Honorary Membership February 9, 1927. (1.0M)
- Citation. (no date) (603k)
- Internal memorandum requesting the production of Certificates for Planck and other medalists. February 15, 1927.
- Internal memorandum requesting the production of Medals for Planck and other medalists. February 18, 1927.
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